Playback Theory

About Playback Theory

About Playback Theory – An Exquisite Wedding & Party Ensemble Based in Bari, Italy

Since 2011, Playback Theory has graced events with an impeccable, high-energy live performance, transforming every celebration into an unforgettable affair. Renowned across Puglia and throughout Italy, this refined band offers a sound that is both distinctive and universally captivating.

Their curated setlist spans pop, soul, and early 2000s nostalgia, with a signature focus on euphoric 1990s dance anthems—an explosive fusion of international chart-toppers and iconic Italian melodies.

Each event becomes a bespoke musical journey, seamlessly weaving moments of heartfelt emotion with exuberant energy, ensuring guests remain enchanted from the first note until the last.

Playback Theory comprises four consummate professional musicians, united by a shared devotion to live performance, delivering a tight groove and a polished, refined sound that elevates every occasion.

Over the years, this distinguished ensemble has shared the stage with luminaries such as Patty Pravo, Ronnie Jones, and Benny Benassi.

With extensive experience and an authentic passion for their craft, they breathe life into every event—leaving a lasting, positive impression upon you and your distinguished guests.

Exquisite Line-Up Options:

• Duo: Vocals & Guitar
• Trio: Vocals, Guitar & Cajon Drum
• 4-Piece Band: Vocals, Piano, Drums & DJ
• 5-Piece Band: Vocals, Piano, Drums, Guitar & DJ
• 6-Piece Band: Vocals, Piano, Drums, Guitar, Sax & DJ

Set List

WHAT'S UP
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
EASY ON ME
HEDONISM
I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING
ISN'T SHE LOVELY
GIRL ON FIRE
OVERJOYED
IF AIN'T GOT YOU
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE
BACK TO BLACK
LOVE STORY
LOVE IS A LOSING GAME
LOSE CONTROL
WISH I DIDN'T MISS YOU
ODE TO MY FAMILY
OSCAR WINNING TEARS
I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER
NATURAL WOMAN
HALO
JUST THE TWO OF US
ALL THAT SHE WANTS
OCEAN EYES
VALERY
SUNNY
STAND BY ME
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
DEJA VU
LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN
TEXAS HOLD'EM
VERSACE ON THE FLOOR
BAD GUY
OOOPS I DID IT AGAIN
YOU ARE THE BEST
YOU ARE THE REASON
COLD HEART
A THOUSAND YEARS
LEVITATING
TRUE COLORS
HALLELUJAH
BESAME MUCHO
KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG
BEST PART
CRAZY
LIFE
JENNY FROM THE BLOCK
YOU GOTTA BEE
SPOTLIGHT
THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
PERFECT
THE REAL THING
PHOTOGRAPH
ABOUT DAMN TIME
THINKING OUT LOUD
JUICE
SUMMERTIME
FAMILY AFFAIR
LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO
UNWRITTEN
YOUR SONG
ELTON JOHN WHAT'S MY NAME? RIHANNA
AT LAST ETTA JAMES
UP TEMPO/DANCE UP TEMPO/DANCE
GIMME GIMME ABBA
LET'S GET LOUD J.LO
DANCING QUEEN ABBA
I GOT YOU (FELL GOOD) JAMES BROWN
I'M OUTTA LOVE ANASTACIA
WAITING FOR TONIGHT J.LO
CAN'T STOP THE FEELING JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
WAKE ME UP AVICII
CELEBRATION KOOL & THE GANG
I CAN GET YOU OUT OF MY MIND KYLIE MINOGUE
CRAZY IN LOVE BEYONCÉ
LADY MARMALADE LA BELLE
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE CALVIN HARRIS
YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE CANDI STATON
NO STRESS LAURENT WOLF, ERIC CARTER
AIN'T NOBODY CHAKA KHAN
IN ALTO MARE LOREDANA BERTÈ
DO YOU BELIEVE CHER
LOVE NEVER FELT SO GOOD M. JACKSON
GOT TO BE REAL CHERYL LYNN
JEALOUSY MARTIN SOLVEIG
LE FREAK CHIC
LOSE CONTROL MEDUZA
YOU NEVER CAN TELL CHUCK BERRY
LADY HEAR ME TONIGHT MOJO
RATHER BE CLEAN BANDIT
SING IT BACK MOLOKO
A SKY FULL OF STARS COLDPLAY
HAPPY PHARRELL WILLIAMS
THE RYTHM OF THE NIGHT CORONA
KISS PRINCE
GIPSY WOMAN CRYSTAL WATERS
HYPNOTIZE PURPLE DISCO MACHINE
GET LUCKY DAFT PUNK
WE FOUND LOVE RIHANNA
CRAZY WHAT LOVE CAN DO DAVID GUETTA
PON THE REPLAY RIHANNA
I'M GOOD (BLUE) DAVID GUETTA
ONLY GIRL (IN THE WORLD) RIHANNA
WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER DAVID GUETTA
PLEASE DON'T STOP THE MUSIC RIHANNA
TITANIUM (FEAT. SIA) DAVID GUETTA
WE FOUND LOVE RIHANNA
THE BOSS DIANA ROSS
SHOW ME LOVE ROBIN S.
I'M COMING OUT DIANA ROSS
BLURRED LINES ROBIN THICKE
UPSIDE DOWN DIANA ROSS
LOVE TONIGHT SHOUSE, DAVID GUETTA
HOT STUFF DONNA SUMMER
WE ARE FAMILY SISTER SLEDGE
BAD GIRL DONNA SUMMER
I'M A BELIEVER SMASH MOUTH
DON'T START NOW DUA LIPA
RYTHM IS A DANCER SNAP!
ONE KISS DUA LIPA
MURDER ON THE DANCEFLOOR SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR
BOOGIE WONDERLAND EARTH WIND & FIRE
ANOTHER STAR STEVIE WONDER
SEPTEMBER EARTH WIND & FIRE
YOU MAKE ME FEEL SYLVESTER
JAILHOUSE ROCK ELVIS PRESLEY
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE THE BLUES BROTHERS
FREED FROM DESIRE GALA
LONG TRAIN RUNNING THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
CONGA GLORIA ESTEFAN
YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE THE SUPREMES
CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU GLORIA GAYNOR
FREE ULTRA NATÉ
I WILL SURVIVE GLORIA GAYNOR
IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY WHITNEY HOUSTON
NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE GLORIA GAYNOR
I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY WHITNEY HOUSTON
WHAT IS LOVE HADDAWAY
SHINED ON MEPRAISE CATS